Cotswolds 4 Kids

21st July 2016

Categories: Media News

Hooray, the Summer holidays are finally here! The long weeks of summer are stretching out ahead and you may be wondering how to fill up the days and keep the kids entertained. Luckily, the Cotswolds is packed with fun things to do for families, and we’ll be giving you lots of ideas over the next few weeks, starting with these events and activities.

Roll up, roll up… spectacular live events
The fantastic Giffords Circus bring their latest show, The Painted Wagon, to the Cotswolds this Summer. This wild west extravaganza is pitching up at The Fox Inn, Barrington (21 July – 1 Aug), Frampton on Severn (4-8 Aug), Minchinhampton Common (11-22 Aug) and Cirencester (8-19 Sept).

A spectacular battle will take place at Blenheim Palace this Summer with a mighty jousting tournament on the South Lawn, along with falconry displays, archery and dragon themed puppet shows (19-21 Aug).

Get your tickets for an epic Treefest at Westonbirt Arboretum (17-29 July). Over 100 exhibitors, an array of delicious food and tantalising new music, fabulous woodcarving in the heart of the Old Arboretum, fantastic activities for families and the spectacular Timbersports show from STIHL.

Fun and play!
Children’s Wednesdays are back at Sudeley Castle during the school holidays (27 July – 31 Aug), with lots of history themed fun and adventure play.

New Brewery Arts are running five Kids Create weeks during the summer holidays with the chance to learn new craft techniques and improve artistic skills. They are also offering one off craft and clay play days during the summer.

Learn to make a mini mosaic and try printmaking at special children’s workshops at the Corinium Museum. Throughout the Summer there are also family drop in sessions with different creative activities, including making masks, decorating shields and making a woolly mammoth.